International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Science (IJITCS)
IJITCS Vol. 17, No. 4, 8 Aug. 2025
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Author(s)
Denys Gobov
1,*
Oleksandra Zuieva
2
Index Terms
Software Quality Model, Software Requirements, Quality Attribute
Abstract
As software systems continue to grow more complex, evaluating software quality becomes increasingly critical. This study analyzes existing software quality models, including McCall, Boehm, FURPS, and ISO Systems and Software Engineering – Systems and Software Quality Requirements and Evaluation (SQuaRE), with a specific focus on the ISO/IEC 25010:2023 standard. The research aims to assess the completeness of these models and explore interdependencies among key quality attributes relevant to software requirements engineering. The paper identifies key characteristics and associated metrics based on ISO/IEC standards using comparative analysis and a literature review. Findings show that ISO/IEC 25010:2023 provides the most comprehensive structure, with Functional Suitability and Compatibility identified as essential due to their universally recommended metrics. Survey data from 328 practicing analysts in Ukraine and internationally demonstrate a gap between theoretical models and real-world requirements documentation practices, particularly for non-functional requirements. The identified dependencies between quality attributes enable a more integrated and structured approach to identifying and analyzing non-functional requirements in IT projects. The study emphasizes that software quality models must be tailored to project-specific goals and constraints, with attention to trade-offs and stakeholder needs during the requirements specification, prioritization, and validation processes. The findings support the adaptation of quality models to specific project constraints and emphasize the business analyst’s role in tailoring quality criteria for practical use in software development.
Cite This Paper
Denys Gobov, Oleksandra Zuieva, "Software Quality Attributes in Requirements Engineering", International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Science(IJITCS), Vol.17, No.4, pp.38-48, 2025. DOI:10.5815/ijitcs.2025.04.04
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